Comments on: Desperate Romantics – Episode 2

By: John Gallagher

John Gallagher — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:31:29 +0000

It was s##t, tosh, sentimental rubbish, I sure nobody in 1848 spoke this way, but it was a factual comment on Peter Bowker’s style of writing.

By: Sue Crane

Sue Crane — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:13:58 +0000

I would just like to say that Desperate Romantics is truly a work of art, the best program on the box for a long time.
Well done to all involved, and the actors what can i say, you guys will be off to Hollywood, fantastic.

By: Angela Potter

Angela Potter — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:38:20 +0000

I would just like to say what a fab series has been created by the writers and the actors.I read the book by Franny Moyle before watching and am really impressed in the way that the actors have portrayed the brotherhood.Anyone that has not read the book ,should as it ties up any loose ends and gives you a good insight into there previous lives.The debautchery is pretty good to .I must say Aidan is pretty good at debautchery,(debautch away boy,looking forward to seeing more!Take that comment as you wish.)

By: kk

kk — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:40:35 +0000

I love Tom Hollander.

By: Roisin

Roisin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:14:02 +0000

Congratulations to all the cast, writer Peter Bowker and production team for a very entertaining and informative series so far…great acting from everyone involved. I love the bawdy nature of the episodes and hope there’s more to come!
Half way through reading Franny Moyle’s book so can see how Peter is adapting the story lines to inject pace and drama…great read and recommend it to everyone.
Regarding a comment from guy who complained about the lack of art discussion in the story…I think you miss the point of the book and the drama…it’s about the PRB’s private lives and relationships and less on an analysis of the art.

Thought you might want some feedback on your website…
really like Peter Bowker’s discussions of each episode and, of course, the yummy Aidan Turner’s reading of the sonnets. The art analysis is fantastic. Cast interviews have been ok if a little subdued. Why have you removed all the stuff from last week? ( sonnet reading 1 and interviews) Most people like to dip in and out of all the video clips and return to watch again…so. could you leave all the stuff on there and not remove it please! Would really like to see more clips on the making of each episode …and why is there no blog?

By: Peter Nelson

Peter Nelson — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:24:11 +0000

(Click my name for the site)

By: Peter Nelson

Peter Nelson — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:23:30 +0000

For anyone interested – have a look at this amazing collection of Pre-Raphaelite artworks – it’s great to look at these after watching the series – puts it in perspective and brings the work alive

By: leanne east

leanne east — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:02:17 +0000

ive never really watched anything that has been shown on the bbc apart from the period dramas because the one thing the bbc gets spot on is the period dramas! and this new period drama on tuedays is the best thing on tv for me at the moment! i love it! from the fantastic screen play to the amazing cast and acting! especially rossetti played by aidan turner, what a fantastic actor!
thank you for making MY tuesday worth while! i just wish it was more than just 6 episodes thats all!

By: Nicola Herington

Nicola Herington — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:08:00 +0000

Absolutely loving every second of this production. The main characters are so perfectly cast. Its pace is fast moving with a superb contemporary music score to compliment the script. This is definitely a series to capture the imagination. Only two more weeks -oh no!!!! Lets have the Lake Poets next. The exploits of Coleridge, Southey and De Quincey would be an equally enthralling subject. Thanks for making Tuesday viewing so worthwhile.